The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial assistance for education and housing to eligible individuals who have completed at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, or who were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days of service. To qualify, individuals must have received an honorable discharge. This benefit offers up to 36 months of education assistance, with eligibility based on the length of active duty service. In general, benefits are available for up to 15 years following separation from active duty. Please note that if you choose to utilize the Post-9/11 GI Bill® in place of the Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30), this decision is irrevocable.

Key benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® include:

Full payment of in-state tuition and fees directly to Lake Washington for eligible students
A monthly housing allowance (based on enrollment and location)
An annual stipend for books and supplies

For more detailed information, please visit VA.gov.

Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents

Eligible service members may transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to their spouse or dependent children. To apply as a dependent, individuals must complete their own application online via the VA website.

Eligibility criteria for transfer include:

The service member must have completed at least six years of service (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) at the time of approval and must agree to serve an additional four years in the armed forces from the date of election; or
The service member must have completed at least ten years of service (active duty and/or Selected Reserve), be prevented by policy or statute from committing to four additional years, and agree to serve the maximum time allowed.

All transfer requests must be submitted and approved while the service member is actively serving.

For more information on the transferability of benefits, please visit VA.gov.